Dr. Kartik Krishnan MD, PHD
Hematologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ, 85724About
Dr. Kartik Krishnan is a pediatric hematologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Krishnan specializes in treating children that have a blood disease or cancer. Such blood diseases include disorders of red blood cells, white blood cells and/or platelets. The types of cancers that Dr. Krishnan treats include leukemias, lymphomas and certain tumors. Dr. Krishnan can also treat bleeding disorders in children. Pediatric hematologists can be found in childrens hospitals, community hospitals, university medical centers and more.
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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1999
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